tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post7942888668395455166..comments2023-07-21T17:26:24.127+04:00Comments on Ron George: Campagnolo 11 Speed Chain FailureRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16268869622833968439noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-8230299886837264812009-10-04T10:43:19.643+04:002009-10-04T10:43:19.643+04:00I know folks who are succesfully using a KNC 10 sp...I know folks who are succesfully using a KNC 10 speed quick link in their 11 speed chains. seems to work fine and im sure KNC will soon come out with a dedicated 11 speed QLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-25914141699885916822009-09-21T02:22:52.601+04:002009-09-21T02:22:52.601+04:00come on! you pay 200 for some bullshit tool like t...come on! you pay 200 for some bullshit tool like that? perhaps the only thing that is truly unique is the pressing pin tip. A backing support is simple to acquire and that little clip isn't required if you remove the chain from the chain ringAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-59743954069309924142009-08-13T18:43:13.607+04:002009-08-13T18:43:13.607+04:00Park makes a tool now. It's $50, if it does t...Park makes a tool now. It's $50, if it does the job satisfactorily. <br><br>From what I've read so far: Campy narrowed the links but the rollers are the same width. The links are made out of a fancy steel that's "20% stronger" or some such thing.<br><br>My concern (I'm considering going to 11) is how well you can do on a field repair? Can you mash that thing in well enough to ride 50 miles home and then properly fix your chain? You can't carry that campy chain tool with you...<br><br>I also don't want to spend $200 on the chain tool or have the bike shop swap my chain (I don't like waiting in line).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-52170711243284141042009-06-27T08:27:05.019+04:002009-06-27T08:27:05.019+04:00I wondered about using my 10 speed chain tool if I...I wondered about using my 10 speed chain tool if I would go 11 speed. Maybe I need to shop frames first. The wicked web we weave...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-87223904876291743652009-06-23T06:15:59.198+04:002009-06-23T06:15:59.198+04:00"At the risk of sounding like an old guy... w..."At the risk of sounding like an old guy... wait, I am an old guy..."<br><br><br>Badger, that was classic. :)Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-45528130275525035282009-06-20T22:21:20.248+04:002009-06-20T22:21:20.248+04:00i think i can forsee where this is going. people a...i think i can forsee where this is going. people are going to complain that the tool is too big to place in a saddle bag. its going to be made smaller, lighter, maybe adorned with some new alloy, some different colors, some lightening holes...voila..soon you have a 300 dollar tool :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-71889234381721260312009-06-20T20:22:47.436+04:002009-06-20T20:22:47.436+04:00The 200 dollar tool is a gift to bike shops. It en...The 200 dollar tool is a gift to bike shops. It ensures that every 11 speed chain is installed at a shop with the proper tools and expertise. It ensures that every worn out chain also sells another hundred dollars in accessories and other high margin items. It also seems to wears out less than half as fast as a dura-ace chain. Campy 11 speed is the best of the new-generation of groupos being offered. Stop bitching about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-46309432457678742702009-06-19T20:28:28.834+04:002009-06-19T20:28:28.834+04:00Amazing blog!Amazing blog!Scott Skalskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-70750226700905907932009-06-19T17:54:20.927+04:002009-06-19T17:54:20.927+04:00$200 for a tool VS. the free Powerlink that comes ...$200 for a tool VS. the free Powerlink that comes with a new SRAM chain... <br>I wonder if it's patents or the design of the chain that made them go with what, at a glance, seems to be the most complicated way to install the chain.Kieselghurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700667866361934800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-23642208125697404522009-06-19T17:37:23.951+04:002009-06-19T17:37:23.951+04:00att first, I thought that tool was a some sort of ...att first, I thought that tool was a some sort of machine gun you see in the movies.Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-41124731921974435442009-06-19T17:34:46.904+04:002009-06-19T17:34:46.904+04:00I back up Wheels of Justice. I wasn't amazed. ...I back up Wheels of Justice. I wasn't amazed. Just shocked at the absurdity. This is why I won't be switching to 11. Coincidentally, it is also an unlucky number for me. Can you imagine what'd happen if they released a 13 speed chain? Cross your fingers while you slip into the 13th gear :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-11475725696622105192009-06-19T08:35:20.318+04:002009-06-19T08:35:20.318+04:00Jesus Christ! 200 dollar tool to install a chain? ...Jesus Christ! 200 dollar tool to install a chain? Its technology alright, but it doesn't come cheap eh? Speaking of which, I'm sure Park Tools or Pedro will come up with something similar for lesser coin. I don't see Campy monopolizing in this for long.Chrisnoreply@blogger.com